Now Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem every year for the feast of the Passover.

After Jesus had said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

So they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.

but the villagers refused to welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

Then Jesus traveled throughout towns and villages, teaching and making his way toward Jerusalem.

Now on the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.

“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.

They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem.

Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem.

and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

Now that very day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

So they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and those with them gathered together

Now when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord

But when the feast was over, as they were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

Nevertheless I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the next day, because it is impossible that a prophet should be killed outside Jerusalem.’

When he learned that he was from Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who also happened to be in Jerusalem at that time.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.